The Medical Council of Hong Kong has formally expressed its opposition to a government-backed proposal that would impose strict time limits for resolving patient complaints. In its response to the legislative amendments introduced in late June, the regulatory body argued that setting a mandatory time frame is unnecessary for its operations. The government's broader reform package seeks to enhance the council's accountability and efficiency by addressing its internal supervision, disciplinary sentencing procedures, and the composition of its membership. While the administration aims to accelerate the handling of grievances against medical practitioners, the council maintains that such rigid scheduling is not the appropriate mechanism for improvement. This disagreement highlights ongoing tensions regarding the oversight of the medical profession and the speed at which disciplinary cases are processed within the territory.
Source : South China Morning Post
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